Kids love to help in the kitchen! These Thanksgiving Food Crafts are fun to make together! Marshmallow Pilgrim Hats Materials Needed: Chocolate Bark, Large Marshmallows, Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, Craft Sticks (or a plastic spoon for the kids to dip/turn the marshmallows and cookies), Yellow Decorator's Icing Tube, and Waxed Paper. Melt the chocolate bark according to package directions. … [Read more...] about Parent & Child Hand Turkeys and Thanksgiving Food Crafts!
Thanksgiving Theme Activities
Pilgrim Hats and Indian Feathers for Literacy and Math!
THANKSGIVING PILGRIM HATS Template - Pilgrim Hats Materials needed: Print one Pilgrim Hats template (above) for each of your children (print on cardstock, if available, as it is more durable.) Have the children cut out the individual pieces (assist younger children with scissor skills or pre-cut the hat pieces for them.) The children can write their name, if desired, on the yellow buckle … [Read more...] about Pilgrim Hats and Indian Feathers for Literacy and Math!
Preview of the New Thanksgiving Thematic Coming Soon!
Harvest Sensory Bins Materials needed: Several medium to large size containers that children can dig/explore in, one or more samples to dig in (see below for suggestions). Fill the containers ½ to ¾ full with desired materials and let the children dig, bury, touch, smash, squish, etc. the materials inside. It is a good idea to cover your table of floor with a table cloth or sheet … [Read more...] about Preview of the New Thanksgiving Thematic Coming Soon!
Play Dough Orchard Mats for Literacy, Math, and Crafts!
Fall is a great time to live in an area that has definite seasons. The leaves on the trees turn majestic shades of orange, browns, reds, and gold. The picture above was taken at a family farm open to the public for the season. Check out your own local farms and see if they offer activities for families. We visit Rader Family Farms many times during the Fall. It's a great way to celebrate the … [Read more...] about Play Dough Orchard Mats for Literacy, Math, and Crafts!
Krispy Rice Pumpkins and Spice Drop Cookies with Pumpkin Dip!
Krispy Rice Pumpkins 3 Tbls butter or margarine 1 bag miniature marshmallows 8 drops orange food coloring (more if you'd like a brighter color) 7 cups crispy rice cereal Melt the butter in a dutch oven or 6-8 qt. pan over low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from the stove and add the orange food coloring. Stir in the rice cereal. Have the … [Read more...] about Krispy Rice Pumpkins and Spice Drop Cookies with Pumpkin Dip!
Beyond the Paintbrush – Fall Art for Preschool and Kindergarten!
More than Paintbrushes! Allow your children to use a variety of items when painting! The picture above was done with a large paper clip (we pulled out the middle section for the children to hang on to when painting.) Set out a variety of fall colored tempera, finger paints, and plain or textured paper. To give your students different sensory experiences while painting, you can simply change … [Read more...] about Beyond the Paintbrush – Fall Art for Preschool and Kindergarten!